Chabazite and Dolomite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Poorly soluble in dilute HCl
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.08-2.16
2.80-2.95
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
distinct/good on {1011}
Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Dolomite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chabazite and Dolomite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chabazite and Dolomite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chabazite and Dolomite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chabazite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chabazite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chabazite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.